GIANNA ALTONJY
Oakland,NJ
Summary
Compassionate patient care assistant with extensive experience at Englewood Hospital, specializing in patient monitoring and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance patient dignity and comfort through effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Expertise in vital signs assessment and building trust, leading to improved patient outcomes and engagement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
Englewood Hospital
Englewood, NJ
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted with ADLs to enhance patient comfort and promote dignity
- Collected and reported vital signs, identifying and escalating abnormalities
- Collaborated with nurses to ensure seamless patient care and safety
- Communicated with patients to assess needs for support and provide emotional reassurance.
- Maintained infection control standards and patient dignity at all times
- Demonstrated strong work ethic in fast-paced environments
Recreation Leader
Complete Care at Wayne Hills
Wayne, NJ
09.2020 - Current
- Planned and led therapeutic activities that enhanced patient engagement and elevated quality of life
- Led group exercises that increased fitness and mobility among participants.
- Organized group events, holiday programs, and fundraising initiatives
- Built strong relationships with long-term care residents through daily interaction
- Provided individualized emotional support to residents, fostering trust and well-being
- Received recognition from management for effective communication and reliability in team settings.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ01-2025
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Vital monitoring
- Mobility assistance
- Infection control
- Nutritional support
- Documentation
- Support techniques
- Team collaboration
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
Activities
- NJ Play Sports – Coed Softball (Englewood League)
- Recreational Soccer
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
Englewood Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Recreation Leader
Complete Care at Wayne Hills
09.2020 - Current
Associate Degree - Nursing
Bergen Community College